Hello everyone! Do you know any good Biomechanic in the Zurich area? I'm looking for someone to help me get the right configuration on my (mountain) bike. Thanks!
Erm...I think you are after a Bike Mechanic. A Biomechanic (if it was even a noun) would be something very very different.
I think Biomechanic (in the context of MTB) is one of those titles recently invented. I've seen people claiming to know that only measure your legs, arms, torso, go back to their astrology charts and come back with a recommendation of frame geometry, length of stem, handlebar rise.....and a super wide and plush gel seat.
Don't know where this idea of bicycles being comfortable and biomechanics comes from. Bikes are damned fun, but they're not the place to find comfort.
In case of pain, better workout core muscles before consulting the astrologer.....errr, biomechanic.
PS. of course, pro athletes benefit from this. For us normal people pain mostly comes from weak muscles, not bad bike geometry.
Do you mean someone who does bike fits? Biomechanics is the study of how your body moves, but I’ve never heard of people working in that field being called “biomechanics”.
A quick google of “bike fit” brings up options such as https://thoemus.ch/locations-kontakt/
I did not know biomechanics for mountain bikes exist but position is extremely important. If one has pain, the bike settings need to be changed. Pain is a sign that smth goes wrong. I was long complaining about my bike until rear shock pressure was adjusted to my weight. If there is a designated person that could set it all up this saves tremendous amount of time.